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SC takes cognisance of infant's death at Shaheen Bagh

SC takes cognisance of infant's death at Shaheen Bagh

Rediff.com7 Feb 2020

The apex court website showed that the issue would be taken up for hearing on February 10 by a bench headed by Chief Justice S A Bobde.

FM to meet sectoral regulators to take stock of the economy

FM to meet sectoral regulators to take stock of the economy

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

The meeting will review the current global and domestic economic situation and financial stability issues, including those concerning banking and NBFCs.

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea seeking women's entry into mosques

SC seeks Centre's reply on plea seeking women's entry into mosques

Rediff.com17 Apr 2019

The bench said that it will hear the matter because of the apex court's judgment in the Sabarimala temple case.

India Must Stay in Kabul!

India Must Stay in Kabul!

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

A closure of the Indian mission in Kabul will be a Himalayan blunder at this historic juncture when the wheels of diplomacy and politics are set to accelerate in Afghanistan, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar

Kin of Covid suicide cases entitled to ex gratia: Govt

Kin of Covid suicide cases entitled to ex gratia: Govt

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

Family members of people who committed suicide within 30 days of being diagnosed with COVID-19 will be entitled to Rs 50,000 ex-gratia assistance as per the guidelines, the Centre told the Supreme Court on Thursday.

SC quashes Allahabad HC order on PG medical seats

SC quashes Allahabad HC order on PG medical seats

Rediff.com7 Jun 2017

HC had struck down 50 per cent institutional preference in admission to PG medical seats.

SC to hear TMC's contempt plea against Tripura govt on Tuesday

SC to hear TMC's contempt plea against Tripura govt on Tuesday

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The plea for contempt action has been filed as there are repeated incidents of violence and false cases are being lodged against their members, advocate Amar Dave, appearing for TMC, said.

CJI praises Justice Bhushan's verdicts for his welfarist, humanist approach

CJI praises Justice Bhushan's verdicts for his welfarist, humanist approach

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Justice Bhushan, who was elevated as an apex court judge on May 13, 2016, was part of several landmark judgements including the November 2019 verdict by a five-judge Constitution bench which cleared the way for construction of Ram Temple at the disputed site at Ayodhya and directed the Centre to allot a five-acre plot to Sunni Waqf Board for building a mosque.

Govt sets up dedicated desk on Ayodhya

Govt sets up dedicated desk on Ayodhya

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

The move bears significance in the wake of November 9 judgement of the Supreme Court which allowed construction of a Ram Temple in the disputed site in Ayodha.

Now you can help accident victims without fear

Now you can help accident victims without fear

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

The Supreme Court on Wednesday approved the centre's guidelines to protect Good Samaritans, who help road accident victims

Cricket post-COVID: ICC recommends gloves for umpires, 14-day isolation camps

Cricket post-COVID: ICC recommends gloves for umpires, 14-day isolation camps

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The International Cricket Council issued comprehensive guidelines aimed at resumption of cricket around the world while at the same time maintaining the highest safety protocols.

Buzz: Woakes happy being away from the spotlight

Buzz: Woakes happy being away from the spotlight

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Trott, who played 68 ODIs and seven T20 matches, has scored 18,662 runs in first class cricket.

SC warns U'khand lawyers over Saturday strike for 35 years

SC warns U'khand lawyers over Saturday strike for 35 years

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

The top court said that every month on 3-4 Saturdays, the advocates are on strike on one pretext or the other and had the lawyers worked on those days, it would have achieved the ultimate goal of speedy justice, which is now a fundamental right.

Kirloskar family feud: Brothers' firms spar over 130-year-old legacy

Kirloskar family feud: Brothers' firms spar over 130-year-old legacy

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Kirloskar Brothers Ltd (KBL), led by Sanjay Kirloskar, on Tuesday accused four firms under his brothers Atul and Rahul of trying to "usurp" its legacy of 130 years and trying to mislead the public, which has been refuted by the other side. As the family feud simmers, KBL in a letter to capital markets regulator Sebi claimed that recent press releases by Kirloskar Oil Engines Ltd (KOEL), Kirloskar Industries Ltd (KIL), Kirloskar Pneumatic Company Ltd (KPCL) and Kirloskar Ferrous Industries Ltd (KFIL) "have sought to usurp the legacy" of KBL. Also, they attempted to pass off the legacy and track record of KBL as that of their own, the letter said.

BCCI shift focus on state associations over Lodha reforms

BCCI shift focus on state associations over Lodha reforms

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Anurag Thakur, on Monday, asserted that the Indian cricket board is ready to implement the Lodha Panel recommendations but added that the state cricket associations are still confused over the reforms.

India U-19 Asia Cup hero Ankolekar gets Mumbai call up

India U-19 Asia Cup hero Ankolekar gets Mumbai call up

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

The hero of India's Under-19 Asia Cup triumph Atharva Ankolekar has one more reason to celebrate as he has been named in the 17-member Mumbai squad for the upcoming Vijay Hazare ODI tournament.

Sitharaman reviews state of economy with regulators

Sitharaman reviews state of economy with regulators

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

The 21st meeting of FSDC comes against the backdrop of the economy hitting a six-year low growth rate of 5 per cent in the first quarter of 2019-20. Even some of the macroeconomic data for the second quarter does not portray an encouraging picture of the economy.

Kumble lauds ICC for crackdown on suspect bowling action

Kumble lauds ICC for crackdown on suspect bowling action

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

Kumble felt the ICC's proactive approach helped bring down the number of bowlers with suspect action in the last two years.

'Don't wish to generate unemployment': SC rethinks ban on firecrackers

'Don't wish to generate unemployment': SC rethinks ban on firecrackers

Rediff.com12 Mar 2019

The SC said, "You must tell us some way of preventing unemployment also. We cannot have people unemployed and hungry. There are areas where firecrackers can be used."

Time for Supreme Court to revisit Mandal Verdict

Time for Supreme Court to revisit Mandal Verdict

Rediff.com24 Sep 2021

Tamil Nadu's unending legislative fight for exemption from NEET has now flagged the question if it's time to review the Supreme Court's famous verdict in the 'Mandal case', fixing 50-per cent upper-limit for all reservations, asks N Sathiya Moorthy.

How new president Ganguly plans to lead BCCI

How new president Ganguly plans to lead BCCI

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

Ganguly, only the second Indian captain to take charge as the BCCI chief, sounded a pleased man on his first day at his new office at the BCCI head office

More to Nehru's Absence from Azadi Poster Than Ideological Conflict

More to Nehru's Absence from Azadi Poster Than Ideological Conflict

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

Public intellectuals who frame the ideological antipathy between the RSS & Co and Jawaharlal Nehru in the light of Mahatma Gandhi's assassination and Hindu Raj alone, miss the point by a yard, argues Shaan Kashyap.

SC rejects plea seeking to defer JEE (Main), NEET due to COVID-19

SC rejects plea seeking to defer JEE (Main), NEET due to COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Aug 2020

A three-judge bench headed by Justice Arun Mishra said career of students 'cannot be put under jeopardy for long'. 'Life has to go on. Life has to move ahead. Precious year of students cannot be wasted,' the bench, also comprising Justices B R Gavai and Krishna Murari, said during the hearing conducted through video conferencing while paving the way for commencement of the exams as scheduled.

Kejriwal to meet L-G on Friday; warns babus of 'consequences' if they defy posting order

Kejriwal to meet L-G on Friday; warns babus of 'consequences' if they defy posting order

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The Delhi government also explored legal options, including filing contempt petition, against those who refused to comply with the directive, an official said.

Legislators cannot be debarred from practising as advocates: SC

Legislators cannot be debarred from practising as advocates: SC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2018

The apex court said that although the legislators are deemed to be public servants, their status is unique and certainly not one of a full-time salaried employee of any person, government, firm, corporation or concern as such.

'No set timeline for India's permanent UNSC seat'

'No set timeline for India's permanent UNSC seat'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2010

Backing India's bid for a permanent membership, United States has started reaching out to other Security Council members on the reform of the apex United Nations body but said it could not set a target date for expansion of the UNSC.

Amid row, ICMR defends COVID-19 vaccine deadline

Amid row, ICMR defends COVID-19 vaccine deadline

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

ICMR says it is following all globally accepted norms to fast-track vaccine and wants to 'cut red tape'.

Sreesanth ban issue will be taken up at CoA meeting: Vinod Rai

Sreesanth ban issue will be taken up at CoA meeting: Vinod Rai

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

The COA is scheduled to meet on March 18 to discuss the anti-doping policy of the Board with the International Cricket Council officials. The issue of Sreesanth's ban might come up among the COA on that day.

BCCI president Shashank Manohar quits; Thakur, Shukla favourites to take over

BCCI president Shashank Manohar quits; Thakur, Shukla favourites to take over

Rediff.com10 May 2016

The president of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, Shashank Manohar has resigned according to reports.

ICMR wants rapid tests in India's coronavirus hotspots

ICMR wants rapid tests in India's coronavirus hotspots

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The ICMR has already approved a bunch of rapid test kits for launch. The health ministry admitted that clusters of COVID-19 had appeared in many states and the risk of further spread remains very high.

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Why Stalin Wants NEET To Go

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The real battle for NEET abolition can take much more time and energy, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ex-law ministers write to Raj Guv, say he's obliged to convene assembly

Ex-law ministers write to Raj Guv, say he's obliged to convene assembly

Rediff.com27 Jul 2020

In a letter to Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra, senior Congress leaders and former law ministers Ashwani Kumar, Kapil Sibal and Salman Khurshid said the Governor's office, as envisaged under the country's constitutional scheme, is above and beyond the constraints and compulsions of partisan politics, 'so that its holder can act freely and fairly to uphold the Constitution'.

Delhi vs Centre: SC verdict split on control of services

Delhi vs Centre: SC verdict split on control of services

Rediff.com14 Feb 2019

In view of the differences, Justices A K Sikri and Ashok Bhushan referred the matter to a larger bench of the apex court.

SC invites suggestions from public for a better collegium

SC invites suggestions from public for a better collegium

Rediff.com6 Nov 2015

The government issued a public notice inviting suggestions from the common man on ways to improve the collegium system to appoint judges to the Supreme Court and the high courts.

Don't address us as 'My Lord', say Rajasthan HC judges

Don't address us as 'My Lord', say Rajasthan HC judges

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

The notification requested lawyers and litigants to address judges simply as 'sir' or 'srimanji'.

How not to get duped by rogue jewellers

How not to get duped by rogue jewellers

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

The industry body has issued two advisories in an attempt to restore jewellers credibility in the wake of the Rs 12,000-crore PNB-Nirav Modi scam, and recent defaults by two domestic jewellers - Goodwin and Rasiklal.

Three members to represent BCCI at ICC meeting, says Supreme Court

Three members to represent BCCI at ICC meeting, says Supreme Court

Rediff.com1 Feb 2017

The Supreme Court on Wednesday stated that the three-member panel of Vikram Limaye, Amitabh Choudhary and Anirudh Chowdhury will represent the Board of Control for Cricket in India at the International Cricket Council's meeting, starting in Dubai, on Thursday.

Licences of 2 importers supplying rapid test kits cancelled

Licences of 2 importers supplying rapid test kits cancelled

Rediff.com1 May 2020

The central drug regulator has issued show cause notices to these two importers and asked to stop the import of rapid test kits based on the observation by the apex health research body Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).

SC order on Friday on Nirbhaya convict's plea challenging rejection of mercy petition

SC order on Friday on Nirbhaya convict's plea challenging rejection of mercy petition

Rediff.com13 Feb 2020

Sharma, one of the four convicts on death row in the 2012 case, has also sought commutation of his death sentence to life imprisonment claiming that he has "developed mental illness" inside the prison due to the alleged "torture and ill-treatment".

Hindu outfit wants action against lawyer who tore map

Hindu outfit wants action against lawyer who tore map

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Rajeev Dhavan had created a flutter in the packed courtroom on Wednesday when he tore the pictorial map provided by senior lawyer Vikas Singh, representing AIHM.